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Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending, but obstacles remain
TOKYO, May 4 — Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defence trade — a challenging feat that […]
What’s new in the Middle East war? Latest flashpoints from Iran, Lebanon and Gaza
PARIS, May 3 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran hangs man Iran hanged a man convicted of involvement in the killing of a security forces volunteer […]
Air Arabia passenger opens emergency exit and jumps off plane mid-taxi at Chennai airport
CHENNAI, May 3 — A routine landing turned chaotic at Chennai International Airport this morning when a passenger aboard Air Arabia flight G9471 unexpectedly opened an emergency exit and jumped […]
‘Impossible’ military operation or ‘bad deal’? Iran tells Trump to choose
TEHRAN, May 3 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said today that the US faced a choice between an “impossible” military operation or a “bad deal” with the Islamic republic. The Middle […]
China accuses Philippines of ‘illegal’ landing on Sandy Cay as Manila threatens to expel vessels
BEIJING, May 3 — China accused the Philippines of landing personnel on a disputed reef in the South China Sea today as Manila said it would dispatch ships to drive […]
King Charles grasped ‘opportunity’ on US trip aimed at healing strained ties, palace says
LONDON, May 3 — King Charles III’s US state visit was a “risk and challenge” that he “grasped in both hands”, a palace aide said today as the monarch returned […]
In latest crackdown, Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at suspected scam centre
COLOMBO, May 3 — Sri Lankan police have arrested 37 Chinese nationals suspected of running a cyberscam centre in the capital Colombo, a spokesman said today, in the latest crackdown […]
Techno beats, ancient dangers: 40,000 ravers show up at illegal party at French military site despite risks of old, unexploded ordnance
CORNUSSE (France), May 3 — Up to 40,000 partygoers gathered yesterday for an illegal rave at a military site in France, defying warnings about the risk of possible explosions from […]
Nato, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany while Trump says ‘Why shouldn’t I?’
WASHINGTON, May 3 — Nato said yesterday it was working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties […]
Latest in Middle East war: Trump signals deeper Germany troop cuts, Iran sends 14‑point peace plan
PARIS, May 3 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: US cutting Germany troop numbers ‘way down’ President Donald Trump said the United States would be withdrawing more […]